Isaac Langdon asked:

im playing basketball again dis yr but with 7th n 8th graders n ima be in da 6th grade n im very short.wat should i do 2 get ready?

Coach Mike’s answer:

Continue to develop your handles, quickness and speed, and concentrate on being a pass first guard (Magic Johnson). Get yourself some McDavid body armour and protect yourself, but develop a fierce drive (Alan Iverson). Be fearless. Your shots will c... Continue reading »

Erlinda Martinez asked:

Is it better to make the team stretch prior to their warm-up throws to reduce any pulled muscles??

Coach Mike’s answer:

Well, I applaud the discussion. It shows that some understand the evolution in modern sports training, while some don't have a clue. But the information is clearly available, and much of it is online, and I am grateful that it is. Agreed that one sh... Continue reading »

Erlinda Martinez asked:

Is it better to make the team stretch prior to their warm-up throws to reduce any pulled muscles??

Coach Mike’s answer:

Rule: Never stretch "cold" Muscles. Static stretching has been shown, I agree, to do little or no good, and sometimes harm. Dynamic stretching that involves active warmups is the way to go. Stretching cold is not only old school, it's what I regard... Continue reading »

Erlinda Martinez asked:

Is it better to make the team stretch prior to their warm-up throws to reduce any pulled muscles??

Coach Mike’s answer:

Some great comments here, just remember to never stretch mhen muscles are cold which sort of an old-school way. Players should be warm-up up BEFORE stretching, which includes some loosening active warmup excesices. See Alan Stein's take on this at ... Continue reading »

Drew Wescott asked:

What items should be carried in a first aid kit for youth basketball?

Coach Mike’s answer:

My kit contains instant cold packs, bandaids, athletic tape, under-tape, cold-spray, alchohol wipes, disposable examination gloves, gauze, several different sizes of elastic Ace bangages, sterile swabs, neosporin topical ointment. Better to have and n... Continue reading »

Candice Coots asked:

Seattle Seahawks fans, how do you feel about Pete Carroll as head coach?

Coach Mike’s answer:

Carroll was wise to exit stage left, in light of continued NCAA investigations and likely sanctions were he to stay. Best move for Carroll, USC, the NCAA, the Seahawks, and for dang sure Lane Kippin, who has to be one of the luckiest coaches in colleg... Continue reading »